Romantic dining in New York offers so many wonderful possibilities. Wondering where to take that special someone on an important occasion? NYC.com offers you a full list of editor picks for romantic dining with impressive cuisine and service.
21 Club (Twenty One Club)212-582-7200
1-800-721-CLUB
21 W 52nd St,
New York, NY, 10019
'21' (as the Twenty One Club is known) is the quintessential New York dining experience, offering its patrons superb American cuisine, an award-winning wine list and unparalleled service in a comfortable brownstone setting.
Aureole(212) 319-1660
1 Bryant Park,
New York, NY, 10021
Aureole serves an inventive progressive American cuisine and has gained a worldwide reputation for it's talented celebrity chef, elegant atmosphere and delicious cuisine.
Corton(212) 219-2777
239 W Broadway,
New York, NY, 10013
You'll find this beautiful space formerly beloved as Montrachet has received a magnificent new facelift and is flourishing under the tutelage of the brilliant Paul Liebrandt.
Del Posto(212) 497-8090
85 Tenth Avenue,
New York, NY, 10011
Del Posto offers a high quality dining experience in one of the more impressive indoor dining spaces in New York City. The restaurant offers what they like to describe as a "trans-generational experience:" an expression of the evolution of cuisines, menus, service and ambiance that have characterized the history of the Italian dining experience in this country.
Gramercy Tavern(212) 477-0777
42 E 20th St,
New York, NY, 10003
One of America's most popular restaurants, Gramercy Tavern serves inventive American cuisine in a rustic yet elegant setting.
Il Buco(212) 533-1932
47 Bond St,
New York, NY, 10012
Il Buco is doubtless one of the most charming restaurants in New York City. Its beginnings as a rustic antique store echo throughout the decor, with "Primitive American" country tables, candles & kerosene lighting, artisanal chandeliers and antique furnishings.
Jojo(212) 223-5656
160 E 64th St,
New York, NY, 10021
15+ years after opening, JoJo remains one of Jean-Georges Vongerichten's top ventures. Occupying two floors in a posh East 64th Street townhouse, JoJo retains its original bistro qualities that made this celebrity chef such a star.
Le Cirque(212) 644-0202
151 East 58th Street,
New York, NY, 10022
One of New York's most beloved restaurants can be found at One Beacon Court (151 East 58th Street). The cirque extraordinaire, updated for dining in this new virtual millennium, has so much on offer.
per se(212) 823-9335
10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor,
New York, NY, 10019
Thomas Keller brings his distinctive hands-on approach from Napa Valley's French Laundry to New York City. The restaurant reflects his intense focus on detail that extends to cuisine, presentation, mood and surroundings.
Restaurant Daniel(212) 288-0033
60 E 65th St,
New York, NY, 10021
Savor award-winning chef Daniel Boulud's seasonal French cuisine inspired by the market in the sumptuous Venetian Renaissance style dining room.
River Cafe(718) 522-5200
1 Water St,
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Stunning views of the East River and Brooklyn Bridge with fine dining and terrific ambience. Brunch is especially popular on weekends!
Spice Market(212) 675-2322
29 9th Ave,
New York, NY, 10014
Spice Market is Jean-Georges Vongerichten's wildly successful ode to the street food of Southeast Asia. The interior of the restaurant is as exotic as the cuisine: with a collection of artifacts imported from Rajastan, South India, Burma and Malaysia creating an interior of Eastern exotica including antique wall carvings, screens and pagodas.
Tavern On the GreenCentral Park at West 67th Street,
New York, NY, 10023
The first incarnation of Tavern on the Green was launched on October 20, 1934, with a coachman in full regalia at the door. Relaunched some decades ago, it continues to dazzle the city with its decorative whimsy, eclectic menus, and all-around playfulness.
The Sea Grill(212) 332-7610
19 W 49th St,
New York, NY, 10020
The Sea Grill embodies the essence of the sea and the glamour of New York, combining both classic elegance and contemporary flair in its design. The Sea Grill wraps diners in a sublime, sophisticated scene that conveys the depth and comfort of the sea.
